Magical Gemstone

The tip of his tongue was lightly pressed against the roof of his mouth.

"Naturally, there is a way," Caius finally uttered.

Venera's ears perked up, and she asked, "There is a way?" Her hands quickly moved to clutch on Caius' clothes, turning into little fists.

Her excited state was so clear that Caius had to purse his lips to avoid laughing aloud. She is so cute.

He looked up at Venera and raised his hand, slightly moving his fingers, gesturing for the girl to come closer.

Venera blinked and followed the silver-haired man's lead, leaning her head down to Caius' face.

Caius' eyes narrowed into crescents as his head moved past the little girl's face, and he whispered in her ear.

"You can use artificial magic," Caius said.

Venera paused and asked, "Artificial magic?"

She knew what the words "artificial" and "magic" meant. But when they were combined together, she had no idea what it meant.